How does the "Contact" instruction differ from the "Monitor" instruction in ATC communication?

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Contact means to actively communicate, while "Monitor" means to listen to the frequency

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Contact means to listen to the frequency, while "Monitor" means to actively communicate

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Contact is used for ground communication, while "Monitor" is for airborne communication

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Both mean the same and can be used interchangeably

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